Minneapolis is seeing a rapid increase in violent crimes involving firearms. For example, 553 people were injured or killed by gunfire in Minneapolis in 2020, the most in 15 years. Where are these guns coming from? One method is through a scheme called "straw purchasing." Straw purchasing is when a customer purchases a gun on [...]
Is your current or past criminal offense affecting your ability to get into the deer stand this year? ***Notice: This article is not intended to be legal advice. Every criminal case has its own set of unique circumstances. If you have questions about your specific case contact your attorney. If you do not have an [...]
Minnesota Supreme Court: BB Gun Not a Firearm Can a Felon Possess a BB Gun Under Minnesota Statute § 609.165? On October 19, 2016, the Minnesota Supreme Court addressed the question: "whether an air-powered BB gun is a 'firearm' under the felon-in-possession statute, Minn. Stat. § 609.165 (2014)." The statute makes [...]
Acquittals, Convictions and Everything In Between: Understand What the Disposition of Your Case Means for You Understanding the outcome of your case is very important because of the lasting impacts that it can have on your life. Below we will discuss the terminology associated with the various case dispositions, as well as, the consequences that [...]
Understanding Your Gun Rights: Ways to Lose Them and How to Get Them Back Losing Your Gun Rights and Penalties: Minnesota Statute § 624.713 describes persons who are not eligible to possess a firearm. Depending on your circumstances the restriction may be temporary or a lifetime ban, subject to the restoration [...]
